Top 5 traditional craft villages in the North with vibrant identities

1. Bat Trang pottery village

Explore Bat Trang Pottery Village - feel the beauty of old Hanoi (Photo source: Collected)

Location: Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi

Bat Trang pottery village is one of the traditional craft villages in the North with an age of more than 500 years, famous for its handmade ceramic craft. The ceramic products here are not only outstanding in their technical sophistication but also imbued with Vietnamese culture, popular both at home and abroad. Coming to Bat Trang, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a colorful world of ceramics. The narrow, winding village roads, flanked by ancient houses with moss-covered walls, bring a sense of peace and relaxation. The sound of hammers hitting the clay, the sound of carts rotating evenly create a typical symphony of the craft village.

When traveling to Hanoi, do not miss the opportunity to visit Bat Trang pottery village to directly experience the unique pottery making process - from clay molding, shaping to glazing and firing the product. Besides, visitors can easily choose to buy handmade souvenirs such as teapots, vases, ceramic paintings or porcelain cups - those

2. Dong Ho folk painting village

Dong Ho painting village (Photo source: Collected)

Location: Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province

Famous as the cradle of folk woodcut art, Dong Ho village has existed and developed for more than four centuries. The paintings here truly reflect the daily life of the people, close but rich in cultural meaning. The characteristic of Dong Ho paintings lies in the traditional handmade Do paper material, combined with colors from natural materials such as bamboo charcoal, shells, brown tubers...

When visiting Dong Ho village, tourists not only have the opportunity to learn about the process of making traditional folk paintings but can also choose to buy works as unique souvenirs. This is one of the typical traditional craft villages in the North, closely associated with the national cultural identity and attracting a large number of tourists who are passionate about learning about Vietnamese cultural values.

3. Quang Phu Cau incense village

Location: Quang Phu Cau Commune, Ung Hoa District, Hanoi

Quang Phu Cau Incense Village is one of the famous traditional craft villages in the North, located about 35km from the center of Hanoi. This place is over 100 years old, specializing in producing incense sticks using traditional manual methods. When you set foot in the village, you will immediately be attracted by the colorful incense drying yards - red, purple, yellow - stretching along the path, creating a picturesque scene.

The steps such as splitting bamboo, drying bamboo, dyeing and making incense are all done by hand with meticulousness and skill by the local people. The incense here has a mild, pleasant aroma, especially favored by many Vietnamese families during the holidays.

In addition, Quang Phu Cau incense village is also an attractive destination for young people and photographers thanks to its rare "artistic" check-in corners. Tourists can also visit the nearby Chuong village to learn more about traditional craft villages in Hanoi and experience making handicrafts from bamboo, rattan or fabric.

4. Van Phuc Silk Village

Van Phuc Silk Village - Discover the traditional beauty of Hanoi (Photo source: Collected)

Location: Van Phuc Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi

Van Phuc silk village is one of the traditional craft villages in the North that has preserved its quintessence over hundreds of years of development. This place is famous for its hand-weaving silk, creating silk products famous for their softness, durability and delicate patterns. The characteristic of Van Phuc silk is that the patterns are designed symmetrically, a harmony between tradition and modern aesthetics, bringing a luxurious but not fussy beauty.

Over many generations, the silk village has retained its own identity, becoming an ideal destination for tourists who want to explore the craft village culture, learn about the silk weaving process and shop for unique products.

5. Son Dong craft village

Son Dong Village: The place where eternal bronze works are created (Photo source: Collected)

Located in Son Dong commune, Hoai Duc district, about 20 km northwest of Hanoi center, Son Dong craft village is one of the traditional craft villages in the North, famous for its art of sculpture and making spiritual wooden statues.

For a long time, this place has been famous for its traditional handicrafts specializing in creating wooden Buddha statues, Saint statues and worship mascots, combining sophisticated gold and silver lacquer techniques.

When visiting the craft village, visitors will have the opportunity to observe the meticulous statue-making process, admire unique wood carvings and feel the talent in each chiseling and sawing sound - the typical sounds of a long-standing craft village.

The main products at Son Dong include statues of national heroes, mascots such as horses, cranes, parallel sentences, altars, etc. All are handcrafted by experienced artisans, demonstrating the crystallization of spiritual culture and creative spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Not only are they simply places for handicraft production, traditional craft villages in the North also carry within them the story of culture, history and the tenacious working spirit of the Vietnamese people. Each visit is an opportunity for visitors to better understand the values of local culture, while experiencing the process of making unique handicraft products. If you are looking for a journey that combines discovery and experience, do not miss the long-standing craft villages - where the soul of the unique Northern land is preserved.

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